ASYCUDAWorld - A suitable IT system for an electronic Single Window Livingstone, June 2013 John David

E-Customs Port, airport authorities Statistical department Public treasury Trade operators Customs brokers Carriers, freight handlers ASYCUDA Stakeholders Classic customs scheme Manage and monitor Customs clearance Financial institutions

SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT Definition: “A Single Window is a facility enabling the provision of standardized information with a single body to fulfill all import, export and transit related regulatory requirements. If information is electronic then individual data elements should only be submitted once.” (UNECE & WCO) The ASYCUDA Single Window for International Trade is based on more than 25 years of experience in Customs modernization and computerization.

SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT Objectives: To establish or increase co-operation between Customs, Other Government Agencies and border control authorities in order to electronically share documents (data) and establish common procedures for processing and control. To provide trade and transport operators with a single submission for trade documents and information to satisfy all import, export and transit regulatory requirements.

Methodology:  Progressive approach (trade off / priority)  An efficient Customs Computerised System is required  Institutional reform is as important as the technical component  Simplification of procedures  Normalisation of documents  Data standardisation  Automation of processes  Technical component to be based on ASYCUDA technology ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

 Beyond applying information technology to trade control processes  A comprehensive approach and commitment at all levels ASYCUDA Automated Single Window Re-engineer back office Simplify trade documents, eliminate duplication, SAD Streamline and simplify trade transaction processes DESIGN APPROACH  Codes and standards  Customs only one among many  Phased approach/demonstration effect  Supporting and implementing structure  Steering committees  and cross agency working groups to design components and draw up action plans ASYCUDA users are already here ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

Customs centric Single Window Customs centric Single Window Trade operators (AEO) Carriers, freight handlers Port, airport authorities Customs brokers Statistical department Banks, financial institutions Insurances Agriculture, food and drugs Chemicals, precursors Control of origin labels Endangered species (CITES) Defense, weaponsTechnical control of vehicles Public treasury Health, medicines Technical norms, electric, etc. Nuclear Waste, (Basel convention) Quality control, precious metal CUSTOMS CENTRIC SINGLE WINDOW Manage and oversee cross border trade operations

Faster clearance of goods Benefits to Trade Benefits to Trade Benefits to Government Benefits to Government Benefits to Environment Benefits to Environment Benefits to Society/Economy Benefits to Society/Economy Increased revenue Institution building Transfer of know how On line access to information Fight against corruption Operation predictability Gain in productivity Paperless processing Boost economic growth Efficiency and transparency Supply chain security ( WCO Framework of standards ) Increased control and security Facilitated border crossing Enhanced environment controls (CITES) Service oriented Customs Department ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

System access management Distribution of data and documents User management (“Single sign on”) Document certification Generation of standard XML messages Allocation of appropriate processing channels Reference data management – Customs and OGAs Online consultation and download of latest regulation SINGLE WINDOW WEB PORTAL - FUNCTIONS

 Jordan (7 OGAs) Ministry of Health, Ministry of commerce, Multi- agency risk-assessment etc.  Rwanda (>10 OGAs) Ministry of Health, Rwanda Development Committee Rwanda office of standards, General sheds.  Gibraltar (OGAs + Entities) Pre-arrival of vessels, Banks, Marina, Port authorities, Police.  Albania (OGA) e-Tax – Management of national excises  Zimbabwe (OGA + Entity) Banks, e-Tax EXAMPLES OF ASYCUDA-BASED SINGLE WINDOWS

PRACTICAL EXAMPLES A broker processes his declaration (DTI) Integrated tariff Exporter requests a phyto-sanitary certificate

Automated procedures are already in place or technically feasible. Legal framework more and more adapted. Robust and reliable e-documents. Electronic signature, Authentication etc.. Paperless documents, multimedia. Several countries are already in the process of building single window environments for international trade based on ASYCUDAWorld solutions. ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW - CONCLUSIONS

«The most recent Web-based version of ASYCUDA will allow Customs administrators and traders to handle most of their transactions via the Internet. The new e-Customs platform, dubbed AsycudaWorld, will be particularly useful to developing countries, where poor fixed-line telecommunications are a major problem for e- government applications. It is also powerful enough to accommodate the operational and managerial needs of Customs operations in any developed country as well.» Source UNECE/UN-CEFACT - Recommendation and Guidelines on establishing a Single Window /rec33/rec33_trd352e.pdf ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW - CONCLUSIONS

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